Junior Systems Engineer
UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies
**Overview**
Junior Systems Engineer:
Bowhead is looking for a Systems Engineer. The Engineer shall provide C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance)weapon system support and assist the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case process for support to the Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD).
**Responsibilities**
The Systems Engineer shall provide technical and engineering support with the following tasks:
+ Perform systems engineering and analysis of FMS country requirements.
+ Analyze contract technical deliverables for adequacy and completeness for FMS programs, including system design documents, test plan and report documentation, operator and maintenance technical manuals, training documentation and materials.
+ Vet release of FMS country requested equipment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
+ Conduct market research andanalyze market research results.
+ Converse with a wide range of technical skill sets in supporting Security Assistance requirements for Country, Office of Security, DSCA/USASAC and vendors/industry partners.
+ Apply technical knowledge of C5ISR systems such as Combat Net Radio (CNR), Sensors (Firefinder Radars), SMART-T (COM), Night Vision, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare (IEW) and satellites
+ Assess configuration management of assigned equipment.
+ Developing, for Government review and approval, Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARP) for definite and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. ARPs include, at a minimum: Statements of Work or Performance Work Statement, System Requirements Documents, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Source Selection Evaluation Plans (SSEPs), Quality Assurance Support Plans (QASP), OPSEC Cover Sheets.
+ Performing FMS case technical evaluations for Government approval and assessing technical requirements in accordance with Chapter 5.1.7.1.2 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
+ Advise Source Selection Evaluation Boards (SSEBs) in accordance with Chapter 6.3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
+ Program briefs to organizations and customers utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
+ Assist the Government in preparing the following types of documents, which are not all-inclusive:
+ Justification and Approval (J&A) and Memo in Lieu of J&A
+ Country directed sole source awards
+ Undefinitized Contract Actions
+ Urgency Statements
+ Engineering Change Proposals
+ Contract modifications
+ Conduct and participate in witnessing test and acceptance events.
+ This position requires travel, including OCONUS.
+ Other duties as assigned.
+ This is a Junior-level position, and the candidate will be provided with the necessary training to support the above-mentioned duties.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline Required.
+ 0 - 5+ years of Engineering experience.
+ Prior Military experience highly desired.
+ Effective communication skills
+ Organized with the ability to see both the details and the big picture.
+ The ability to ask the right questions to clarify and specify customer requirements needed to develop Engineering documentation. Aptitude to work independently under general guidelines or objectives that supports a team goal.
Physical Demands:
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
+ Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
+ Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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**ID** _2025-22624_
**Category** _Engineering_
**Location : Location** _US-MD-Aberdeen_
**Min** _USD $85,000.00/Yr._
**Max** _USD $110,000.00/Yr._
**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain** _Maintain_
**Minimum Clearance Required** _Secret_
**Travel Requirement** _Less than 10%_
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